Events

US EPA will present a pollution prevention webinar on Sept. 19, 2024, from 2-3 pm ET on how EPA’s Safer Choice program helps people find and have access to cleaning and other products made with safer ingredients and works in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders to prevent pollution. Speakers from industry, a nonprofit organization, academia and EPA will discuss the growing impact of the Safer Choice program to increase use of safer ingredients throughout the value chain and how P2 ...

Read MoreUS EPA P2 Webinar: Using Safer Choice to Find Cleaning Products

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is proposing to adopt regulations into NAC 445B relating to the establishment of certain requirements for the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 445B.932. A workshop has been scheduled to solicit comments from persons interested in the amendments. The workshop will be held on September 23, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will be located at the following locations: Bonnie B. Bryan Boardroom, 1st Floor ...

Read MoreNotice of Workshop to Solicit Comments on Proposed Rulemaking under Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 445B

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is proposing to modify state hazardous waste regulations NAC 444.8618 through NAC 444.8633. The proposed amendments to Nevada’s existing hazardous waste regulations will: Adopt by reference certain federal regulations with which a person who generates, transports, treats, stores, disposes or otherwise manages hazardous waste or used oil must comply; Set forth certain specific parts and sections of federal regulations that are not adopted by reference or are adopted by reference but with certain revisions; ...

Read MoreNDEP Workshop on Proposed Changes to Nevada’s Hazardous Waste Regulations

The Hazardous Waste 101 course scheduled in Las Vegas for Friday, December 13th is now full. Contact Kat Olson at katolson@unr.edu or 775-834-3674 to be added to the waitlist. In this free course, the BEP team will provide information on proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste ID, labeling requirements, record-keeping and training requirements, and more. Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams. Registration is required. ...

Read MoreHazardous Waste 101 Training: Las Vegas

In this free course, the BEP team will provide information on proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste ID, labeling requirements, record-keeping and training requirements, and more. Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams. Location: UNR Redfield Campus, Room 227, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, Nevada 89511 Date and time: Tue, Dec 17, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM REGISTER

January Topic: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions  Date: Wednesday, January 22 from 1:00-1:30pm Presented by: Clark County, Department of Environment and Sustainability Kick off the new year by committing to sustainable habits that will set the tone for 2025. This session will share practical and achievable New Year’s resolutions focused on reducing your carbon footprint, conserving resources, and living more sustainably. Whether you’re aiming to reduce waste, choose eco-friendly products, or adopt greener lifestyle choices, our experts will guide you toward making a ...

Read MoreSustainability Now: All-In for a Climate-Smart 2025 Webinar Series: Sustainable New Years Resolutions

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